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Okay, so scones aren’t the healthiest food in the world as they contain fat and sugar, but these are at least wholemeal. Great as a special treat, served with homemade strawberry jam…

Wholemeal Fruit Scones makes 8-10 scones

225g / 8 oz wholemeal self-raising flour
pinch of salt
75g / 3 oz butter or margarine
25 g / 1 oz brown sugar
75g / 3 oz sultanas
100 ml / 4 fl. oz milk

Place flour and salt in a mixing bowl and rub in the butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and sultanas, then add enough milk to make a soft dough. Knead the dough gently on a flkoured surface. Roll out to about 2cm (0.75 inch) thick then cut out rounds with a glass or cup (about 8 cm/3 inch diametre). Place close together on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated oven 220°C (425°F, Gas Mark 7) for 10-15 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire tray and eat the same day.